Capitals-Devils Preseason: Projected Lines/Notes

Harry Lichtman

Updated: September 28, 2025

Oct 25, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) scores a goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports — Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Capitals are set to face the New Jersey Devils in their third preseason contest on Sunday afternoon.

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun, and Charlie Lindgren are all expected to make their 2025-26 preseason debuts. Brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas are also back in the lineup.

The puck drop is set for 3:00 pm at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. You can watch the game on Monumental Sports Network or listen to it on The Team 980.

The roster for Sunday's matinee preseason match in New Jersey.#CapsDevils | #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/X7YxJsvpfU
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 27, 2025

Capitals Projected Lineup

Forwards

A. Protas-Dubois-Leonard

Duhaime-I. Protas-Sourdif

Cristall-Mateiko-Clarke

Parascak-Thomas-Triniyev

Defensemen

Chychrun-van Riemsdyk

Sandin-McIlrath

Belpedio-Allen

Goalies

Lindgren

Thompson

By Harry Lichtman

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Capitals-Devils Preseason: Projected Lines/Notes

Capitals Projected Lineup

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